The stiletto expert can work a pair of sky high heel-less shoes as if they are slippers to her.

Will she wear those McQueen Spring ‘10 monster platform boots?

[images: zimbio.com, purseforum.com, WWD.com, gettyimages]

Still can’t believe this happened. Thank you Burberry!

RTT: Tell us about how did you get discovered and when did you start modeling?

Shu Pei: I came to New York studying 2 years ago. A friend got me an interview with Next and after that I became a Next girl.

You did Prada and Miu Miu this season (congratulations!), it is a really big deal to walk Miuccia’s shows, can you describe the entire experience from receiving the news to the actual show?

Thanks. Actually it is the same just like other shows – I went to casting and after I got confirmed I went to fitting and the rehearsal and voila, the show. I was very excited when I know I can walk PRADA. It is PRADA!

The shoes at the Alexander McQueen this season are rumored to be 10 inches high, what was going through your mind when you were waking the show?

Yes it is difficult to walk in those shoes. They are quite heavy too. But strangely, I like them very much even it is difficult to walk with them. I love McQueen’s design. It is mind blowing, full of imagination. I was very excited and happy to walk McQueen’s show.

How was the backstage atmosphere? Were the other models nervous about walking in those shoes?

Everyone was nervous. It is such a wonderful show and it is even a bit intimidating. Everyone was nervous and excited. We sat on the floor and maneuvered with the help of our hands at backstage to move around. I remember Irina K look like a big spider by doing that and so did I. Hahaha

Do you get homesick when you are away working, especially during fashion week? How do you cope with that?

Oh yes I do. I call my mom when I am homesick.

The Vogue China team has been strongly supportive of their homegrown models like Du Juan, Liu Wen, how is your relationship with the people there?

I’d like to be Vogue China’s cover girl too!

There are more and more new faces debuting each season , what do you think is your unique feature or characteristic that stands out from others?

Be yourself.

Are there any goals that you would like to achieve? Tell us about it.

Christy Turlington is my icon in modeling. I want to be as elegant as she is one day.

What is the one most amazing moment that you have experienced so far in your career?

It is an amazing career. It is always busy but I really like it. I got chance to wear the most talented designers’ work on the stage and I got worked with so many wonderful and talented photographers, editors, stylists and makeup artists. So I really enjoy every moment of it.

Lastly, how do you relax when you are not working? Is there a certain interesting hobby of you that you would like to share?

I am a beach girl. I love beach. I go to beach as long as I get the chance. In New York I love to go out having dinner with my friends. There are so many restaurants in the city and it is fun to take a food adventure. Hey I am Chinese. I am quite adventurous when it comes to food.

[images: style.com, scans by kazaf, coolhunt.net]

Rianne ten Haken continuing her marvelous comeback with a consecutive Vogue Italia cover, this time, solo. Steven Meisel loves red heads, no? I smell a Spring ‘10 campaign in the works.

See the main editorial here. It’s a little Steven Klein-ish but Rianne’s red hair is simply attention catching. Great (dye) job!

Vogue Paris

Isabeli Fontana ph by David Sims. Interesting take on tribal chic, the font and colours are very unexpected for French Vogue.

See main editorial here.

Vogue US

Nicole Kidman, Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz and Kate Hudson ph by Annie Leibovitz. Cover looks slightly over-photoshopped, especially the shadow and lighting.

This issue is mainly about being green and environmental friendly. As usual, Karlie Kloss is starring in most of the editorials.

Vogue UK

Georgia May Jagger, english model, youngest daughter of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, Lara Stone look-a-like.

Up for consideration for Burberry’s campaign?

Vogue Germany

Katrin Thorman, finally a German Vogue cover for the German, rocking a softer look in Chanel sans her signature ice-queen stare. This is her second solo Vogue cover, Meisel shot her only-girl for Vogue Italia December ‘08.

Vogue España

Julia Stegner.

Vogue Russia

Daria Werbowy ph by Terry Richardson.

Vogue China

Chinese actress Zhou Xun ph by Norman Jean Roy.

Vogue Nippon

Tao Okamoto ph by Inez & Vinoodh. This issue is all about Tao, their first Japanese cover model in 6 years. It’s still too early for an up-and-coming model to have a tribute issue (only the likes of Liya, Natasha and Lara gets that VIP treatment at a Vogue magazine) but it’s still a great moment for Tao. See the editorial highlights here.

Vogue Korea

Targeting the females, Lee Byung and Josh Hartnett for Vogue (not Homme).

Vogue India

Katrina Kaif in Chanel couture Fall ‘09

Vogue Australia

Elyse Taylor

Vogue Brazil

Flavia de Oliveria

Vogue Mexico

Tiiu Kuik.

Vogue Greece

Katia Zygouli

Numéro France

Toni Garrn ph by Greg Kadel. It’s a reprint, Toni’s apparently wearing a look from Louis Vuitton Fall ‘08. Don’t you think the cover screams beauty ad to you?

Numéro Tokyo

Toni’s the other Numéro cover of the month… very lackluster shot though.

Numéro Korea

Caroline Trentini, looking tougher for once with the bangs and strong brows.

W

Linda Evangelista ph by Pierpaolo Ferreri for the annual Art Issue. Check out Linda’s spread here, it mixes both political and religious elements in one editorial, probably one of W’s best issues of this year alone.

Dazed & Confused

Lily Cole, now a model-turn-actress making a major acting debut in “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus”.

[images: TFS scans, models.com, vogue.com, yes24, agency blogs]

Happening this coming Friday, 7pm at Parco Millenia Walk, 25 selected designers will showcase their work as part of the Incubator programme at Parco.

Simply write in your name, contact number and email address at the comment box or to rock-the-trend@hotmail.com to get tickets.

MAE PANG

7.13pm The regional Burberry managers, all in Burberry coats, just swoon past the station. Spotted, the gorgeous $20,000 feather coat from Fall ‘08

7.23pm The coat.

7.43pm Local celebs, Jacelyn Tay, Phyllis Quek and Allan Wu just walked in.

8.02pm Christopher Bailey!

8.14pm Liu Wen arrives

8.45pm Dr Georgia Lee in Givenchy Spring ‘09

9.10pm Party closing… Christopher’s taking picture with everyone.

9.21PM Christopher just left, store space’s still packed.

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TONIGHT at 7pm (GM+8), RTT will be blogging live at the Burberry boutique opening at ION Orchard. The grand opening will be a star studded event attended by celebs in the region, as well as the creative director and CEO of Burberry, Christopher Bailey and Angela Ahrendts.

The store, located at level 2, is the biggest in Southeast-Asia. Just recently, the HRH the Prince of Wales (aka Prince Charles) officially opened the 160,000 square foot Global Headquarters in London. Loads of happenings at Burberry lately.

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Alla Kostromichova ph by Sebastian Kim for Numéro #108

Sebastian’s work for all editions of Numéro has always been stunning, and this is no doubt another highlighted editorial in the latest issue. Back to the studio again, you can see his signature well mastered lighting, shadow and colour control, which again proves himself as a fast rising talent in the industry. It’s only a matter of time before more major brands besides Calvin Klein start looking into Sebastian for campaigns. Given Times Like These, budget cuts are forcing many brands to book less expensive photographers.

Alla K, this season’s editorial and runway darling, is a great match to the sinister vibe in the editorial, effortlessly fierce with her distinctive stare and strong jawline.

[images: sebastiankim.com]

David Gandy

Team Mykromag , Ridhwan, Nabil and Dinie.

Grace Lee, editor in chief of Nu You, and Carlos (Vogueite)

Check out more pictures at RTT’s facebook page.

Thanks to Club21 for the invite. Music, celebs, champagne, gorgeous dresses, we had a great time!

[images: by Tim Su, Siti]

Abbey Lee & Karmen Pedaru ph by Mariano Vivanco

L’Officiel Singapore October ‘09(2nd Anniversary issue)

Frizzy red hair, Burberry coats, double the fierce models… can you see the similarity? Rip-off or just plain inspired… between two different magazine empires?

[images: models.com, l'officiel Singapore facebook]

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